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Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

Points Talk Squad
Credit Card Points
Points and Miles
Hyatt
Travel
Family Travel
Southwest Airlines
Travel Hacking
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Japan
Hawaii
Maldives
Travel Tips
London
Travel Planning
Capital One Venture X
Costa Rica
Credit Card Rewards
Paris
IHG
Credit Cards

Are you tired of not being able to travel because it's just so expensive? Do finances keep you from your dream destinations and making memories with your family? In this podcast, we show you how you can fulfill that dream of traveling without spending more money. We've earned millions of credit card points to travel all over the world and take our families on amazing vacations. Vacations to Hawaii... more

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London is one of those destinations you can visit again and again and still find something new to explore. In this episode, the Points Talk Squad shares how they use points and miles to plan trips to London, from booking flights and finding the right... more

Are Chase Ultimate Rewards® points still valuable if Hyatt is no longer your go-to redemption strategy? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down the best ways to use Chase Ultimate Rewards® beyond Hyatt, including airline transfers, hotel o... more

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How do you plan a nearly month-long international trip with extremely different climates? In this episode, Pam shares the story behind her Greece and Norway trip, including how a simple Greece getaway grew into a much bigger adventure with family.

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What are Avios and why should you care about them? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad is joined by points expert Devon Gimbel of Point Me to First Class to break down everything you need to know about Avios. You'll learn how these points work, ho... more

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Lisa Jarvis
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Episode: 183. Travel Insurance and What to Do When Travel Goes Wrong with Lisa Jarvis
Traci Jennings
Copy Editor leading the Would You Rather questions
Episode: 171. Would You Rather: Family Travel Edition
Gunnar Olson
Thrifty Traveler team member who specializes in points and miles.
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Episode: 163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Kyle Potter
Thrifty Traveler team member focusing on finding flight deals.
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Episode: 163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Devon Gimbel
Expert in Points and Miles and host of the podcast Point Me to First Class
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Episode: 112. You're NOT As Bad At Points As You Think You Are! Conversation with Devon Gimbel
Megan Candela
Digital business manager and traveler
Episode: 94. She Booked A Trip To The Olympics: 3 Kids And 2 Weeks Across Europe on Points and Miles!
Stephanie Price
Mom of two who has successfully navigated the Points and Miles game
Episode: 76. Travel Like a Pro: Stephanie's Journey from Points Beginner to Award Travel Guru
Devan Sullivan
Recently returned from her dream Around the World Honeymoon.
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Episode: 70. Honeymoon on Points: Devan's Around the World Honeymoon
Rob Dulgarian
A father of five and points and miles travel enthusiast
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Episode: 65. Unlocking Paradise: How Points Made Costa Rica Affordable for a Family of Seven

Hosts

Alex
Host of Points Talk
Pam
Host of Points Talk
Jess
Host of Points Talk

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • One of my favorite podcasts!

    Seriously taught me so much about points and miles and our family has gone on such good trips! One of my absolute favorite episodes was about travel insurance.

    The only “negative” thing I have to say is that I’ve noticed Alex interrupts Jess frequently. I get they are excited and so much information is flowing, but it gets very distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glitterhat24
    United States7 days ago
  • Love these women!

    I started following these ladies when I was maternity leave after giving birth to my son in 2024. I have alway had a love of travel and since listening to their podcast and purchasing their course. I have traveled to Italy, France, UK, UK, Middle East and south east Asia. I listen to most episodes! All thanks to them! :) they make traveling abroad approachable and give great recs for every budget. Especially great tips for traveling with little ones!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Perseke
    United States11 days ago
  • Honestly, just listen and change your life

    I cannot believe it has taken me SO LONG to write a review, but I have been so busy traveling around the world on points and miles. This podcast is the perfect way to learn if you are just starting out and is incredible inspiration once you know a thing or two (spoiler alert-points and miles are always changing but you can count on crime dog Jess, Pam, and Alex to keep you informed and educated in the most approachable way). Their approachable, “you do you” take on it allows everyone to learn an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenncjk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Resource

    These ladies are a wealth of knowledge about using points and miles to reduce travel costs, and leveraging credit card benefits.

    Audible
    5
    Becca F
    United States2 months ago
  • Filling free time

    Love this podcast. The tips and tricks I learn while listening while going about daily life is amazing. We are a military family and live far from family so we may not have “sexy” redemptions we do have redemptions that allow us to get some much needed family time or take trips back home yearly to San Diego for Comicon :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BabyHedwigFlies
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts as friendly, relatable, and knowledgeable.
Fans appreciate actionable tips that families can actually implement.
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191. Italy on Points: Jess's Family Trip to Lake Como and the Dolomites
Q: Jess, we want to hear all about how you got there, where you stayed. First up, tell us about the flights.
Jess explains booking flights from Houston to Milan using Flying Blue and KLM miles, with a layover in Amsterdam and a total of 29,000 miles per person in economy plus taxes, booked well in advance to lock in the best deal.
192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
Q: Are there any upcoming changes travelers should be aware of when using Avios, especially around booking for family members?
Qatar's new household/account-based rules require meeting certain qualifications to book award flights for others, which can include having a Qatar account that's been open for 30 days, holding a co-branded card, or having flown a cash-paid flight and credited it to Qatar.
192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
Q: What are some beginner-friendly sweet spots to look for with Avios?
Key beginner spots include Qatar for aspirational long-haul, short-haul domestic flights via BA with distance-based pricing, and looking for unpredictable partnerships like JetBlue through Qatar; also, be mindful of availability and the calendar openness across airlines.
172. India, Nepal & Bhutan: Pam's Travel Tips
Q: Remind me, when you were going on this trip, getting your visa that was difficult to get?
Pam describes visa processing challenges for Bhutan and India, noting that some visas required longer lead times and even sending the passport away, but the organizers sometimes handled it for the group while other times individuals had to manage it themselves.
163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Q: What are some current sweet spots in the points and miles space?
Iberia to Madrid and Brisbane as a target for upcoming trips are both solid options.

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Focusing on practical strategies to travel with points and miles, this show centers family travel and smart credit-card use. Hosts share real-world routing, hotel stays, transfer partners, and budgeting tips that help navigate kids' needs while maximizing value. Across episodes, listeners learn how to book flights with fewer out-of-pocket costs, leverage hotel networks, layering portals and promos, and use co-branded cards and rewards programs to unlock affordable getaways—from city trips to multi-generational adventures. The format shines in relatable, experience-driven guidance from three frequent travelers who emphasize actionable steps, ongoing program updates, and a friendly, down-to-earth vibe that keeps complex concepts approachable ... more

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